Heijin

Organized Crime, Business, and Politics in Taiwan

• Author(s): Ko-lin Chin,
• Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
• Pages: 267
• ISBN_10: 0765612208
  ISBN_13: 9780765612205
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / General , Business & Economics / International / General , Education / Teaching / General , History / Asia / China , Political Science / World / Asian , Social Science / Anthropology / General , Social Science / Criminology , True Crime / General , True Crime / Organized Crime ,

Description:... Black-gold politics, or heijin, refers to the infiltration of violent racketeers and self-serving businessmen into the political arenas of Taiwan. In Heijin, Ko-Lin Chin examines the structure and illegal activities of organised crime groups in Taiwan and he explores the intricate triangular relationship among businessmen, underworld figures, and government officials and elected deputies. This study adds to our understanding of the social and political contexts of organized crime and the development and impact of black-gold politics in Taiwan.